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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

S55 FRUMOT history

S55 FRU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

S55 FRU blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,812 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 FRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 FRU was last recorded at 82,812 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,991 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,821 miles
Average per year
3,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,812 miles
  • 2025 – 78,991 miles
  • 2024 – 77,108 miles
  • 2023 – 73,619 miles
  • 2022 – 69,215 miles
  • 2021 – 65,080 miles
  • 2020 – 62,755 miles
  • 2019 – 58,426 miles
  • 2018 – 53,841 miles
  • 2017 – 49,717 miles
  • 2016 – 44,855 miles
  • 2015 – 39,462 miles
  • 2014 – 35,139 miles
  • 2013 – 30,045 miles
  • 2012 – 25,046 miles
  • 2011 – 19,704 miles
  • 2010 – 16,692 miles
  • 2009 – 14,349 miles
  • 2007 – 13,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,812 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edge
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear brake discs worn/lipped

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Nearside Rear jacking pad missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front brake discs worn/lipped

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake pads worn very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • N/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,812 miles (+3,821)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,812 miles
    Test number
    228141436911
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass78,991 miles (+1,883)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,991 miles
    Test number
    383640518028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass77,108 miles (+3,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,108 miles
    Test number
    873112858335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,619 miles
    Test number
    153027738752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail73,619 miles (+4,404)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,619 miles
    Test number
    737308268574
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,215 miles (+4,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,215 miles
    Test number
    498035810893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking pad missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre scrubbing out on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

  7. Pass65,080 miles (+2,325)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    65,080 miles
    Test number
    572870837357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking pad missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low tread 3mm and scrubbed out on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror lens deteriorated but not affecting rearward view
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn very close to low pad wear sensor
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn very low

  8. Pass62,755 miles (+4,329)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,755 miles
    Test number
    587110616933
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking pad missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre scrubbing out on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror lens deteriorated/discoloured
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn very low

  9. Pass58,426 miles (+4,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    678803303228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking pad missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn close to low pad wear sensor
    • AdvisoryHeadlight washers not working

  10. Pass53,841 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,841 miles
    Test number
    121222586791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,717 miles (+4,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,717 miles
    Test number
    261883378592
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryN/s/r jacking pad missing

  12. Pass44,855 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    648458150119
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn/lipped

  13. Fail44,855 miles (+5,393)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    679648240457
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn/lipped

  14. Pass39,462 miles (+4,323)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,462 miles
    Test number
    117406975411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • NoteN/s/f tyre scrubbing out on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre scrubbing out on inner edge

  15. Pass35,139 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,139 miles
    Test number
    615896884058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r jacking pad missing

  16. Fail35,139 miles (+5,094)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,139 miles
    Test number
    288916184058
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r jacking pad missing
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre(PUNCTURED)

  17. Pass30,045 miles (+4,999)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,045 miles
    Test number
    818174883086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,046 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,046 miles
    Test number
    995926482020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,704 miles (+3,012)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,704 miles
    Test number
    245870981080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on outer tread areas

  20. Pass16,692 miles (+2,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,692 miles
    Test number
    983582380006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass14,349 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,349 miles
    Test number
    413943089063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,102 miles
    Test number
    302416207137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S55 FRU

Does S55 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 FRU is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S55 FRU?
The MOT on S55 FRU is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S55 FRU done?
S55 FRU was recorded at 82,812 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,676 miles a year.
Has S55 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 FRU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S55 FRU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S55 FRU find?
S55 FRU passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 12 advisories: both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque/reaction arm, and 9 more.

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